MOT reliability
Suzuki Vl 125 k5
41 vehicles · 144 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 41 Suzuki Vl 125 k5 vehicles and 144 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vl 125 k5 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,831 miles.
41
Vehicles
144
MOT tests
651
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Vl 125 k5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vl 125 k5 MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Body & structure12%
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Brakes11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Suzuki Vl 125 k5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 10 | 80% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 10 | 80% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 11 | 82% |
| 9 | 11 | 82% |
| 10 | 7 | 100% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 12 | 67% |
| 13 | 10 | 70% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 8 | 75% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 6 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (39), Other (2)
Most common Suzuki Vl 125 k5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vl 125 k5 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (10 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (8 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (6 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Suzuki Vl 125 k5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 20,483 |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 4,340 |
| 2005 | 8 | 69 | 80% | 10,215 |
| 2004 | 6 | 54 | 76% | 11,196 |
Suzuki Vl 125 k5 reliability FAQ
Across 41 Suzuki Vl 125 k5 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vl 125 k5 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Suzuki Vl 125 k5 in our data has covered around
10,831 miles.
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